32 lbs. lost
Triglycerides from 127 down to 104
Chol. LDL from ---219 down to 139
Cholesterol from --156 up to -- 216

Doctor said I can continue to stay off statins
I'm happy, but wondering about the Cholesterol number and what I should do (if anything?)
Didn't I read somewhere that avg. Cholesterol is 220 and the medical community decided to set it at 200?

04-07-2013, 09:54 PM

dcnelsen

Total cholesterol of 220 is fine (although your doctor will highlight anything over 200). Best indicators on the standard lipid test is the Triglyceride/HDL ratio. Lower is better, above 3.5 is a cause for concern. Best test is called an NMR lipid test, which gives you your LDL-P (P=particle). This test is a much better indicator of heart health.